• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Institute of Australian Culture

Heritage, history, and heroes; literature, legends, and larrikins

  • Home
  • Articles
  • Biographies
  • Books
  • Ephemera
  • Poetry & songs
    • Recommended poetry
    • Poetry and songs, 1786-1900
    • Poetry and songs, 1901-1954
    • Rock music and pop music [videos]
    • Early music [videos]
  • Slang
  • Timeline
    • Timeline of Australian history and culture
    • Calendar of Australian history and culture
    • Significant events and commemorative dates
  • Topics

year1920

Wattle Day: Observance in State schools [5 July 1920]

1 September 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This brief article about Wattle Day was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 5 July 1920.] Wattle Day. Observance in State schools. The State schools will observe Wattle Day, which has been fixed for Friday, 16th July. In a note to the teachers in … [Read more...] about Wattle Day: Observance in State schools [5 July 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, SourceTrove, Wattle Day, year1920

[The daughter of Sir Charles Mackellar] [re Dorothea Mackellar, December 1920]

20 August 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This brief untitled item about Dorothea Mackellar, accompanied by a photograph of her, was published in The Home (Sydney, NSW), December 1920.] [The daughter of Sir Charles Mackellar] [Judith Fletcher — Photo. The daughter of Sir Charles Mackellar, M.D., is … [Read more...] about [The daughter of Sir Charles Mackellar] [re Dorothea Mackellar, December 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: @ graphics added, 500x500, Dorothea Mackellar (1885-1968) (subject), NLA specific link, SourceTrove, year1920

Australia’s defence [15 September 1920]

4 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, about the defence of Australia, was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 15 September 1920.] Australia’s defence. The defence policy stated in the Commonwealth Parliament last week by the Prime Minister was made with the main principle that … [Read more...] about Australia’s defence [15 September 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: 500x500, defence, populate or perish, publication The Sydney Mail (Sydney), SourceTrove, White Australia, year1920

Heart of a child [short story by L. E. Homfray, 20 October 1920]

2 February 2022 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This short story by L. E. Homfray was published in The Sydney Mail (Sydney, NSW), 20 October 1920.] Heart of a child. Athol Gordon sat in his study writing, but somehow his thoughts would wander from the manuscript before him to a letter he had received that day … [Read more...] about Heart of a child [short story by L. E. Homfray, 20 October 1920]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), publication The Sydney Mail (Sydney), short story, SourceTrove, year1920

The Death Troop [poem by Gerardy, 15 April 1920]

4 June 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The Death Troop I. We have watched the morning sunlight leave Its kiss on the sword and lance, We have yearned for peace on the awesome eve Of a well-planned night … [Read more...] about The Death Troop [poem by Gerardy, 15 April 1920]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: @ graphics added, Cecil Hartt (1884-1930) (author), Gerardy (author), poem, publication Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, war poetry and military poetry, World War One (1914-1918), year1920

The Lesson [sketch by Cecil L. Hartt, 15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This sketch by Cecil Hartt (1884-1930), regarding Australianism, was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The Lesson. AUSTRALIANISM 1 Soulful of Australian Patriotism + 1 Heartful of Australian Pride + 1 Spiritful of … [Read more...] about The Lesson [sketch by Cecil L. Hartt, 15 April 1920]

Filed Under: graphics Tagged With: @ graphics added, Australianism, Cecil Hartt (1884-1930) (author), illustration, publication Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1920

The swindling of de Mole [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding Lancelot Eldin de Mole (1880-1950), was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The swindling of de Mole. One of the most disgraceful features of the disgraceful treatment given to Tank-inventor Corporal L. … [Read more...] about The swindling of de Mole [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: inventions, Lancelot Eldin de Mole (1880-1950) (subject), publication Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1920

Dipping the badge [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] Dipping the badge. There seems to be a tendency among some over-sensitive Diggers to dip the badge. Their reason is that some men are disgracing it — which is a reason … [Read more...] about Dipping the badge [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: post-WW1, publication Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1920

Birdy and White [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] Birdy and White. Aussie has extended an enthusiastic glad-hand to smiling, good-natured Birdy. Everywhere he has been he has received genuine expressions of regard from … [Read more...] about Birdy and White [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Cyril Brudenell Bingham White (1876-1940) (subject), post-WW1, publication Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, William Riddell Birdwood (1865-1951) (subject), year1920

The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920.] The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country. As to the reason why this moment had been chosen by those in control of “The Times” to improve the service of news from … [Read more...] about The rough spin the prophet gets in his own country [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: publication Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, World War One (1914-1918), year1920

Between cobbers [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article, regarding Australianism, was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920. Aussie was originally an Australian Army periodical published in France (Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine); when its editor returned home, he … [Read more...] about Between cobbers [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Australianism, publication Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1920

This gives you a tearful introduction to “Aussie” [15 April 1920]

23 May 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This editorial was published in Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly (Sydney, NSW), 15 April 1920. Aussie was originally an Australian Army periodical published in France (Aussie: The Australian Soldiers’ Magazine); when its editor returned home, he recreated it as a civilian … [Read more...] about This gives you a tearful introduction to “Aussie” [15 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: editorial, publication Aussie: The Cheerful Monthly, SourceIACLibrary, year1920

To the Sun [poem by P. I. O’Leary, June 1920]

17 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by P. I. O’Leary was published in Birth: A Little Journal of Australian Poetry (Melbourne, Vic.), June 1920.] To the Sun Grand egotist that sees us pale and pass, Be not so scornful! Suns when we are gone Will see your fire, as though it never … [Read more...] about To the Sun [poem by P. I. O’Leary, June 1920]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Patrick Ignatius O'Leary (1888-1944) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1920

The Blue City [poem by Una Shaw, December 1920]

17 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in Birth: A Little Journal of Australian Poetry (Melbourne, Vic.), December 1920.] The Blue City. Canopus, the blue city, Thousands of years away, Slept in the yellow sunlight Through the long day. Canopus, the bright … [Read more...] about The Blue City [poem by Una Shaw, December 1920]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, SourceTrove, Una Shaw (1900-1970) (author), year1920

Helen of Troy [poem by Una Shaw, September 1920]

17 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in Birth: A Little Journal of Australian Poetry (Melbourne, Vic.), September 1920.] Helen of Troy. I would that Helen had not died So many years ago, For there might still be with us men Who had sweet Helen in their … [Read more...] about Helen of Troy [poem by Una Shaw, September 1920]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, SourceTrove, Una Shaw (1900-1970) (author), year1920

Memories [poem by Una Shaw, June 1920]

17 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by Una Shaw was published in Birth: A Little Journal of Australian Poetry (Melbourne, Vic.), June 1920.] Memories. I sat in my bare room all night. With seven candles burning bright, Striving to scare away the horde That always share my bed and … [Read more...] about Memories [poem by Una Shaw, June 1920]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: poem, SourceTrove, Una Shaw (1900-1970) (author), year1920

To Our Easter Week Dead [poem by P. I. O’Leary, 29 April 1920]

12 April 2021 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by P. I. O’Leary was published in The Advocate (Melbourne, Vic.), 29 April 1920. The poem was written about the Easter Rising in Ireland, also known as the Easter Rebellion, which began on Easter Monday, 24 April 1916, and lasted for six days, until the Irish … [Read more...] about To Our Easter Week Dead [poem by P. I. O’Leary, 29 April 1920]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Easter Rising (Ireland 1916), Patrick Ignatius O'Leary (1888-1944) (author), poem, SourceTrove, year1920

Treatment of returned soldiers [re. returned soldiers and elections, 22 September 1920]

24 October 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This untitled article, about returned soldiers and elections, was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 22 September 1920.] [Treatment of returned soldiers] At Mr. Elphinstone’s meeting on Monday, Brigadier-General Wilson asked the electors to look into … [Read more...] about Treatment of returned soldiers [re. returned soldiers and elections, 22 September 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: conscription WW1, elections Queensland, returned servicemen, returned soldiers, SourceTrove, year1920

The habitability of Australia [22 September 1920]

24 October 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article was published in The Telegraph (Brisbane, Qld.), 22 September 1920.] The habitability of Australia What has science to say in answer to a question as to the population-supporting capacity of Australia? This subject is dealt with in a very interesting … [Read more...] about The habitability of Australia [22 September 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: @ table plugin used, population-carrying capacity, SourceTrove, Thomas Griffith Taylor (1880-1963) (subject), year1920

The white man’s flag [by Mary Gilmore, 22 April 1920]

31 August 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This article by Mary Gilmore was published in the “For Worker Women” column (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Australian Worker (Sydney, NSW), 22 April 1920.] The white man’s flag. An issue or two ago I used strong images and direct language in some verse … [Read more...] about The white man’s flag [by Mary Gilmore, 22 April 1920]

Filed Under: articles Tagged With: Mary Gilmore (1865-1962) (author), racial attitudes, SourceTrove, year1920

Song of Anti-White [song by Mary Gilmore, 8 April 1920]

31 August 2020 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This song by Mary Gilmore was published in the “For Worker Women” column (“Conducted by Mary Gilmore”), in The Australian Worker (Sydney, NSW), 8 April 1920.] Song of Anti-White. (With special reference to the “Sydney Morning Herald” and other papers with a cold … [Read more...] about Song of Anti-White [song by Mary Gilmore, 8 April 1920]

Filed Under: songs Tagged With: Mary Gilmore (1865-1962) (author), racial attitudes, racial poetry, republicanism, song, SourceTrove, William Morris Hughes (1862-1952) (subject), year1920

Not disheartened [letter from Norman L. Beurle, 23 October 1920]

12 May 2019 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This letter from Norman L. Beurle was published in The Argus (Melbourne), 23 October 1920. The Rev. Beurle was a campaigner in the temperance movement; this letter was written regarding the “local option” referenda held in Victoria on 21 October 1920.] Not … [Read more...] about Not disheartened [letter from Norman L. Beurle, 23 October 1920]

Filed Under: letters to the editor Tagged With: letter to the editor, Norman L. Beurle (1876-1931) (author), SourceTrove, temperance movement, year1920

The great Mendax transmitter [short story by Erle Cox, 27 March 1920]

1 August 2018 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This short story by Erle Cox was published in The Australasian (27 March 1920).] The great Mendax transmitter. By Erle Cox. He lives a retired, misanthropic life, in spite of his big income. Partly, I think, because he is without exception the vilest-mannered … [Read more...] about The great Mendax transmitter [short story by Erle Cox, 27 March 1920]

Filed Under: short stories and anecdotes Tagged With: Erle Cox (1873-1950) (author), publication The Australasian, science fiction, short story, SourceTrove, year1920

The Christmas Vision [poem by L. E. Homfray, 17 December 1920]

3 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This religious poem by L. E. Homfray, about the birth of Jesus Christ, was published in The Robertson Advocate (Robertson, NSW), 17 December 1920.] The Christmas Vision. Long we searched through every palace, Where the royal princes dwell, Seeking for the King … [Read more...] about The Christmas Vision [poem by L. E. Homfray, 17 December 1920]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas poetry, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), poem, religious poetry, SourceTrove, year1920

Anzac Day [poem by L. E. Homfray, 23 April 1920]

3 March 2017 · Leave a Comment

[Editor: This poem by L. E. Homfray was published in The Southern Mail (Bowral, NSW), 23 April 1920.] Anzac Day. They died to guard our honour — They died that we might live, And we, in very honour, Ungrudgingly must give. They left their home and country And all … [Read more...] about Anzac Day [poem by L. E. Homfray, 23 April 1920]

Filed Under: poetry Tagged With: Anzac Day (25 April), Anzac poetry, L. E. Homfray (1873-1951) (author), patriotic poetry, poem, SourceTrove, year1920

  • Go to page 1
  • Go to page 2
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Australian flag, Kangaroo, Wattle, 100hThe Institute of Australian Culture
Heritage, history, and heroes. Literature, legends, and larrikins. Stories, songs, and sages.

Search this site

Featured books

The Man from Snowy River and Other Verses, by Banjo Paterson A Book for Kids, by C. J. Dennis  The Bulletin Reciter: A Collection of Verses for Recitation from The Bulletin The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke, by C. J. Dennis The Complete Inner History of the Kelly Gang and Their Pursuers, by J. J. Kenneally The Foundations of Culture in Australia, by P. R. Stephensen The Australian Crisis, by C. H. Kirmess Such Is Life, by Joseph Furphy
More books (full text)

Featured lists

Timeline of Australian history and culture
A list of significant Australiana
Significant events and commemorative dates
Australian slang
Books (full text)
Australian literature
Rock music and pop music (videos)
Folk music and bush music (videos)
Early music (videos)
Recommended poetry
Poetry and songs, 1786-1900
Poetry and songs, 1901-1954
Australian explorers
Topics
Links

Featured posts

Advance Australia Fair: How the song became the Australian national anthem
Brian Cadd [music videos and biography]
Ned Kelly: Australian bushranger
Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket team’s victory song]

Some Australian authors

E. J. Brady
John Le Gay Brereton
C. J. Dennis
Mary Hannay Foott
Joseph Furphy
Mary Gilmore
Charles Harpur
Grant Hervey
Lucy Everett Homfray
Rex Ingamells
Henry Kendall
“Kookaburra”
Henry Lawson
Jack Moses
“Dryblower” Murphy
John Shaw Neilson
John O’Brien (Patrick Joseph Hartigan)
“Banjo” Paterson
Marie E. J. Pitt
A. G. Stephens
P. R. Stephensen
Agnes L. Storrie (Agnes L. Kettlewell)

Recent Posts

  • Australia Day [26 January 1953]
  • Australia Day [24 January 1953]
  • Australia Day [29 January 1951]
  • Australia Day [28 January 1950]
  • Danger-signals from Australia [2 January 1942]

Top Posts & Pages

  • Dollars or rum: Early Australian currency [by J. H. M. Abbott, 1 April 1931]
  • Poetry and songs, 1786-1900
  • Australian slang
  • The Man from Snowy River [poem by Banjo Paterson]
  • The Bastard from the Bush [poem, circa 1900]

Archives

Categories

Posts of note

The Bastard from the Bush [poem, circa 1900]
A Book for Kids [by C. J. Dennis, 1921]
Click Go the Shears [traditional Australian song, 1890s]
Core of My Heart [“My Country”, poem by Dorothea Mackellar, 24 October 1908]
Freedom on the Wallaby [poem by Henry Lawson, 16 May 1891]
The Man from Ironbark [poem by Banjo Paterson]
Nationality [poem by Mary Gilmore, 12 May 1942]
The Newcastle song [music video, sung by Bob Hudson]
No Foe Shall Gather Our Harvest [poem by Mary Gilmore, 29 June 1940]
Our pipes [short story by Henry Lawson]
Rommel’s comments on Australian soldiers [1941-1942]
Shooting the moon [short story by Henry Lawson]

Recent Comments

  • rob buntine on No Foe Shall Gather Our Harvest [poem by Mary Gilmore, 29 June 1940]
  • Carol on Poetry and songs, 1786-1900
  • Annie Crestani on Under the Southern Cross I Stand [the Australian cricket team’s victory song]
  • Peter Pearsall on The Clarence [poem by Jack Moses]
  • Trevor Hurst on Timeline of Australian history and culture

For Australia

Copyright © 2023 · Log in